Events calendar - Dec. 3

Today

*Christmas Cantata “A New and Glorious Morn” – 10:45 a.m., First Baptist Church, 100 S. Ave. C, Portales. Open to all. Information: 575-356-6761

Monday

*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Robyn Costa, a dedicated contractor for the Human Services Department. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests, if purchased in advance; $25 for non-members; all tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: 575-769-2103

*Christmas at Greene Acres Park – 6 p.m., Greene Acres Park, east 21st Street between Mitchell and Main Streets, Clovis. Hot chocolate and Christmas goodies, children’s story read by Mayor Mike Morris, and visit from Santa Claus. Information: 575-769-7828

Tuesday

*13th annual Northeastern New Mexico Prairie Partners meeting – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Quay County Fair Barn, Tucumcari. Presented by El Llano Estacado Resource Conservation & Development Council. Registration $15.00 at door (cash only); includes lunch. Advance reservations required; send email to inquire about availability. Information or to RSVP: email [email protected]

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Play your way — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Community Holiday Party – 5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 1: $28 for adults; $14 for children 6-11; free for children five and under; group rates available. Holiday buffet, music and dancing, photo booth, and door prizes. Information or to inquire about group rates: Email [email protected] or call 575- 935-5000

*Portales High School winter band concert – 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Information: 575-356-7015

*Brass choir concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Sid Shuler. Information: 575-562-2377

Wednesday

*Cops and Kids Christmas Fundraiser: Dollars for Donuts – 6-9 a.m., Daylight Donuts, 2201 N. Prince St., Clovis. Charity event with all to the annual Cops and Kids Christmas helping less fortunate children in the Clovis community during the Christmas holiday. Information: 575-769-7828

*Preschool storytime “It’s Beary Cold Outside” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Teens and Tweens programming: Holly Jolly Christmas DIY Christmas ornaments and Christmas trivia challenge – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Chamber concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Sid Shuler. Information: 575-562-2377

Thursday

*“A Brief History of Christmas Music” guest program by Andy Mason –Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Free and open to all ages. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m .; program begins at 6 p.m. Sixty-minute interactive sing-along. Information: 575-356-3940

*Portales High School fall/winter choir concert – 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Information: 575-356-7015

*Clovis High School choral concert – 7-8:30 p.m., First Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4350

*ENMU holiday concert – 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Featuring all ensembles from the ENMU music department. Information: 575-562-2377

Friday

*Winter steel band concert – 5 p.m., Band Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Emily Salgado. Information: 575-562-2377

*“A Brief History of Christmas Music” guest program by Andy Mason – 6 p.m., 311 Entertainment, 311 S. Main St., Portales. Free and open to all ages. Sixty-minute interactive sing-along. Information: Email to [email protected]

Saturday

*Holiday Bazaar – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hydration Station, 523 W. University Drive, Portales. Vendors and food trucks. Information: 575-749-2024

*Winter Wonderland party – 1-4 p.m., Salvation Army, 317 E. Second St., Clovis. Santa Claus pictures, crafts, snacks, cookie decorating, Christmas gift shopping, etc. Information: 575-762-3801

Dec. 10

*Holiday Bazaar – 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Hydration Station, 523 W. University Drive, Portales. Vendors and food trucks. Information: 575-749-2024

*Annual Causey community holiday dinner – 1 p.m., Causey Community Center, 418 Ave. A, Causey. Hosted by the Causey Homemakers Club; club will provide turkey and dressing, ham, bread, drinks, and some sides and desserts. Attendees are asked to bring at least two dishes to share: vegetables, salads, desserts, or a different meat dish. Silent auction and door prizes. Information: 575-273-4220

Dec. 12-16

*Christmas Nights at the Zoo – 6-8 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1201 Sycamore St., Clovis. Light displays, festive treats, and holiday themed photo opportunities. Free admission. Information: 575-769-7873

Dec. 12

*Books and Babies: “Cozy Christmas” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Santa Science — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Cops and Kids Christmas fundraiser at Leal’s – 5-8:30 p.m., Leal’s Mexican Restaurant, 2115 N. Prince St., Clovis. Local law enforcement waiting tables for tips and donations. All proceeds to Cops and Kids Christmas helping less fortunate children in the Clovis community during the Christmas holiday. Information: 575-769-7828

*Christmas Bunco – 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $25, include meal, game, and holiday cheer. Bring an ornament to participate in the ornament exchange. Information or to RSVP: Email [email protected] or call 575- 935-5000

Dec. 13-16

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Players present “A Christmas Carol” – Norm and Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 N. Main St., Clovis. Performances at 7 p.m. Dec. 13-15; 3 p.m. Dec. 16. Directed by Christy Mendoza. Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Theatre box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

Dec. 13

*Preschool storytime “Jingle Bells” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

Dec. 14

*Teens and Tweens programming: Movie Madness: “Home Alone” (PG, 102 minutes) – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Preschool storytime “Jingle Bells” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Free family movie night at the Yam Theatre: “Arthur Christmas” (2011; 1 hour, 37 minutes) – 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 Main St., Portales. Sponsored by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Information: 575-356-8541

Dec. 16

*Portales Police Department Santa Cop event – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Santa, cookies, and fun. Sign up by 5 p.m. Dec. 15 to participate. Information or to sign up: Visit the Portales Police Department at 42427 US 70, Portales, or call 575-356-4404, option 2

*Clovis Community Band “Sounds of the Season” concert – 6:30 p.m., First Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St., Clovis. Free, but donations will be accepted. Information: 575-760-6257

Ongoing

*Chaos and Comfort: Art by ENMU art faculty Ann Callen and Julian Francolino – through Dec. 15, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Callen teaches graphic design and Francolino teaches art history and observational drawing. Open during regular building hours. Information: 575-562-2189

*Pintores Art League artist display for December at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Lois Snyder with oils. Information: 575-921-7965

*Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) provides regular food distributions to Clovis and Portales. Income eligibility requirements apply. Information: http://www.fbenm.org or 575-763-6130

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